IBSA is based in Graz, Austria, and has been offering MBA programs in cooperation with US-based Universities

for more than 12 years. Currently there are 36 students from different countries, including 4 from Croatia, who are aspiring their MBA diploma from the School of Management at CLU California. The program is made up of 3 elements: Seven courses are organized face-to-face, each delivered over one intensive weekend in Graz, Austria. Six courses are organized online in parallel using CLU’s award winning e-Learning platform. Each of these courses takes 8 weeks and includes a weekly live-session with the instructor from California. The two final courses are delivered during a 2-weeks spring program in California. This study trip includes guest speakers, company visits and field trips. Additionally, the students will celebrate their graduation together with approximately 1.500 campus-based students in Thousand Oaks.

„Having been a MBA student myself and having worked for many years in various education sectors, I have great passion for this industry. I perfectly understand the needs and requirements of students related to their further education ambitions while being in a busy job. IBSA, in cooperation with CLU, is helping students move forward in their career by providing practical and valuable education in a flexible blended-learning format.“ Klaus Kersten, Director IBSA, International Business School Austria

 School of Management at CLU

Founded in 1959, California Lutheran University (CLU) is dedicated to excellence in its undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs. The University offers more than 30 different undergraduate (bachelor) specializations as well as graduate (master) programs in the areas of education, business administration, public policy and administration, computer science, psychology, information systems and technology and economics. For many years in a row, CLU has been ranked number 18 among more than 1.200 academic institutions of the Western United States. Only recently CLU was able to improve its ranking by 4 positions and is now ranked number 14. CLU is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western United States (WASC). Its intimate size and beautiful location create the perfect setting for lively debate and a learning environment that values the individual. The beautiful 225-acre campus is located midway between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, nestled against the hills in Thousand Oaks, just 30 minutes inland from Malibu and 30 minutes north of Hollywood.

For more information on CLU go online: www.callutheran.edu, www.facebook.com/clusom, www.clubusiness.org

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“What makes the MBA at CLU special is its unique learning environment that combines flexibility and excellence. Classes are available in a variety of formats, never have more than 25 students, and are delivered by experienced faculty members who combine real world experience with outstanding academic credentials.“ Dr. Gerhard Apfelthaler, Professor and Dean of School of Management at CLU

Student impression:

“In life we need to make the right choices to achieve success, but it all starts with good education. CLU’s MBA program at IBSA in Austria appeared to be the best choice for my career for several reasons: The mix of online- and weekend sessions perfectly enabled me to combine the MBA program with my intensive job. Highly experienced professors helped me to grow not only professionally but also personally – including a significant improvement in my Business-English conversation skills.“ Dr. Walther Nauta, MBA, Chief Legal Advisor to the Mayor of the city of Graz

Chance for a scholarship:

On behalf of the next start of the program in January 2014 Večernji list and IBSA are pleased to announce the awarding of one scholarship of 25.000 Euro for this MBA program. Remaining tuition for the student is only 5.000 Euro. Interested candidates please watch out for announcements in Večernji list newspaper throughout

October 2013. Deadline for application is the 10th of November. If you wish to apply send your CV plus a personal motivation letter to natjecaj_marketing@vecernji.net Good luck!